GAIT-MUSCLES
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SUMMARY
Maximum activity of muscles during phases of the gait cycle:
1. Heel strike: pretibial muscles (eccentric)
2. Foot flat
3. Midstance: gluteus medius (eccentric)
4. Heel off: iliopsoas & calf muscles (concentric)
5. Toe off: calf muscles (concentric)
6. Acceleration: iliopsoas (concentric)
7. Mid swing: iliopsoas (concentric)
8. Deceleration: hamstrings (eccentric)
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.